Mudanjiang, Prefecture-level city in Heilongjiang, China
Mudanjiang is a prefecture-level city in northeastern China that spans a considerable area and sits at an elevation with several water systems running through it. The city is divided into multiple administrative districts that encompass the urban core, industrial zones, and more rural areas.
The city's development began in 1903 with the construction of a railway station by the Russian Eastern Railway, which brought Russian and Chinese settlers to the area. This rail hub shaped commercial and industrial expansion for decades to follow.
The city takes its name from the Mudan River, which translates to Peony River and reflects the natural landscape that defines the region. This naming connection shapes how locals relate to their surroundings.
The city functions as a transportation hub with an international airport offering direct flights to major cities like Beijing and Seoul. Extensive railway connections also link it to other regions, making arrival and movement around the area relatively straightforward.
The city sits just about 250 kilometers from Vladivostok and serves as a key point for cross-border trade between China and Russia. This proximity to Russia has shaped the city's trading culture and economic orientation for well over a century.
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